Margaret Jenkins

Margaret "Maggie" Jenkins, 84, of Decatur, IL, died 5:40 P.M., Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Lincoln Rehabilitation Center, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 3, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Due to the anticipated size of visitation, the family will receive their many friends and acquaintances at the New Beginnings Church of God, 2606 Route 121 NW, Decatur, IL from 5 to 9 P.M., Friday, September 2, 2011. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek Township. Memorials may be made to "Come Together, Let's Walk", c/o Decatur Memorial Foundation, 2300 N. Edward, Decatur, IL 62526. Maggie was born May 7, 1927, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Carly and Flossie Gregory. She married Leslie "L.R." Jenkins on December 2, 1945 in Decatur, IL. He survives. Maggie worked at Walrus Mfg. Co., retiring after many years. She and her husband were devoted to stock car racing, with ownership of several race cars over the years, which they raced at Macon Speedway and many other dirt tracks in the Midwest. During the winter months, Maggie enjoyed coffee hour and playing games with her friends in Florida. She also enjoyed crocheting afghans. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a true "Die-Hard" Cubs fan. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leslie "L.R." of Decatur, IL; children Jim (Joyce) Jenkins of Hot Springs Village, AR, Les Paul (Judy) Jenkins of Harristown, IL, Joe (Sunni) Jenkins of Decatur, IL; grandchildren Jason (Lesley) Jenkins, Dawn (Kelly) Osborne, Tracy (Brian) Verbiski, Josh Jenkins, Brett Jenkins, Greg Jenkins, Tyler Jenkins, Lindsay (J.D.) Behnke, Jessica Benton, Jacob Sefton, Joe Sefton; 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Butch & Ruth Garner, Roger Drake, Winnie & Zonna Houser for their long friendship, care and assistance given to Maggie over the years. "
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